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WKC 684J

1970 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,549 mi
Last recorded14,549 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKC 684J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 14,549 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 14,231 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 14,231 miles

Nearside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 13,701 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 13,701 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,655 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 12,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 11,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 10,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bolt worn in arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement spring eye bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bolt worn in arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement spring eye bush (2.4.B.2)

propshaft uj's slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2016 10,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bolt worn in arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement spring eye bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bolt worn in arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement spring eye bush (2.4.B.2)

propshaft uj's slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2015 9,810 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 9,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 8,520 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,282 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 6,155 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mountain slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 5,258 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 5,066 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 5,066 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 4,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,114 miles

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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WKC 684J is a 1970 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 25,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKC 684J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 56 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WKC 684J is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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